The White House

The story of the White House is America’s story.

Whether your ancestors walked over land, sailed the seas, or flew through clouds to get here; whether they came freely seeking refuge from tyranny or persecution, were brought here in manacles or chains, or came looking for adventure; whether they just arrived yesterday, or have been here for thousands of years, the story of Our White House is your story, too.

Looking In, Looking Out
Read Gregory Maguire’s expanded poetic metaphor about the White House aloud to young people and discuss it together.

Staking Claim
Poet Nikki Grimes celebrates First Lady Patricia Nixon’s opening of the White House to the deaf and blind in 1969 by exploring the first visit of blind students.

The White House Library: A Twice Told TaleSeveral presidents and first ladies possessed a passion for books and libraries. Read the two-tiered story of their efforts to create a library collection in the White House.